Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a proactive Primary Teaching Assistant in Whitley Bay to support pupils and teachers and help create a positive learning environment. You will work closely with the teaching team to deliver activities and manage classroom routines.

The role focuses on supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one, encouraging confidence and independence, and contributing to a collaborative school community. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or learning environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for liaising with teachers, pupils and parents.
• Positive and proactive approach to supporting diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
• Support children one-to-one and in small groups.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Help pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to deliver a smooth learning experience.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

A friendly middle school in Whitley Bay is looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils and teachers in creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

About the School

The school is committed to nurturing every child's potential and values the important contribution support staff make to the wider school community.

Your Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
• Supporting children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence.
• Supporting classroom preparation and organisation.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff.

Who We're Looking For

• A motivated individual with experience working with children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive and supportive attitude.
• The ability to adapt to different learning needs.
• A genuine passion for education.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a rewarding opportunity to have a direct impact on children's educational experiences while working within a supportive school environment.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Our experienced consultants are dedicated to helping education professionals find roles that suit their skills and aspirations.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

If you're ready to support the next generation of learners, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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